Survey expects BoJ to signal a near-term rate hike
By The BriefBrief
All respondents in a CNBC survey expect the Bank of Japan to hold rates this week but set the stage for a rate hike in December or January. The survey cited continuing increases in inflation and wages; the Financial Times’ Monetary Policy Radar team published an October forecast on the BoJ’s tightening path.
WHO:CNBC survey respondents
WHAT:Survey respondents expect the Bank of Japan to hold rates this week and signal a possible hike in December or January.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 1:30 AM ET
WHERE:Japan
WHY:Respondents expect a possible rate hike as inflation and wages continue to rise.
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